Friday Call Sheet: How to Find the Best Blu-ray Deals

READER QUESTION: WHERE TO BUY BLU-RAYS

I have a Blu-ray disc question for you. I have a thing about having the disc in my hands, the slip case listing the features, and the ability to watch it whenever I want. I have been buying them from multiple suppliers, both brick & mortar retailers as well as Internet only resources. What has been frustrating is that I have shopped multiple suppliers because I have not been able to find a one-stop shop. I was hoping you might have a recommendation for a single-source vendor for Blu-ray discs that offers the widest possible selection as well as the lowest prices?

Most of my Blu-ray purchases are done either through Amazon.com or those 5 for $20 used deals at Blockbuster. What I like about Amazon is that Amazon Prime members get free second-day shipping and their streaming program, which is a great deal.

Mainly, though, I look for the best deal and will purchase from anywhere that makes sense. And so, with that in mind, let me introduce you to a site that has been my constant companion for over 15 years: http://www.dvdpricesearch.com/

In one handy-dandy place, all of the latest deals and steals are compiled, and you can use the search feature to search by title and track down the best price. The site even includes things like shipping fees.

What I love most about DVDPriceSearch.com is that it looks exactly the same way it did the first time I came across it. Like Drudge, it’s hardly changed a bit.

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